If you want to try Linux, you’ll need to choose a Linux distribution. There are hundreds of different distributions, but some are better to start with than others. These are the best Linux distributions that we recommend for beginners. “Linux” is actually just a kernel, the core part of the operating system. The graphical desktop, command-line utilities, and other parts of the system are separate projects. “Linux distributions” take open-source software from different projects and combine it into a complete operating system you can install and use. RELATED: How to Create a Bootable Linux USB Flash Drive, the Easy Way Linux distributions are now very easy to try. You just have to download them and use a tool to create a bootable USB drive or burn a bootable DVD. You can then restart your computer and boot from the removable media to use the Linux distribution in “live” mode. In live mode, the Linux distribution will run from the bootable device without tampering with your system. If you decide you want to install the Linux distro on your computer, you can do it from the live environment. On new computers, you may need to disable Secure Boot to boot Linux. Some Linux distributions can boot normally on Secure Boot-enabled PCs, but not all can. RELATED: How to Boot and Install Linux on a UEFI PC With Secure Boot Ubuntu: A High-Quality, Well-Supported Linux Distribution Ubuntu is the closest thing to a household name among desktop Linux distributions. It’s a great Linux distribution to… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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